Nomar Garciaparra
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
July 23rd, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player and later a sportscaster. Played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and other teams during an eight-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Achieved two batting titles and was selected to the All-Star team multiple times. Transitioned to a role as a sportscaster following retirement, providing analysis on various baseball broadcasts.
Won two American League batting titles
Selected as an All-Star four times
Played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs
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